Mauri catfish

Trichomycterus rivulatus

Thirty Seven Point Four Centimeters Catfish of South American Waters

Mauri catfish is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 37.4 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Trichomycteridae
Genus: Trichomycterus
Maximum length: 37.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: High-altitude lakes and streams in the central Andean range (including Lakes Titicaca and Poopó), from Lake Junin in the north to Chilean region of Tarapacá in the south, spanning western Bolivia, Peru and northern Chile.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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